The truth about socialism by Allan L. Benson
"The Truth About Socialism" by Allan L. Benson is a political manifesto written in the early 20th century. The work explores the principles and implications of socialism, arguing for public ownership of the means of production and challenging the inequalities perpetuated by capitalism. The author addresses issues such as poverty, labor rights, and the manipulation of the working class by wealthy capitalists, aiming to provide a more equitable society through collective action.
At the start of the text, Benson passionately appeals to the "disinherited," stating that the American nation should belong to all its citizens rather than a privileged few. He acknowledges the existence of vast wealth alongside extreme poverty, urging readers to reclaim their right to a fair share of the nation's resources. He critiques the ineffectiveness of traditional political solutions and emphasizes that socialism is the remedy for achieving true economic justice and individual empowerment. The opening establishes a tone of urgency and calls for a unified movement toward societal change. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Benson, Allan L. (Allan Louis), 1871-1940 |
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| LoC No. | 13009162 |
| Title | The truth about socialism |
| Original Publication | United States: B.W. Huebsch,1912,copyright 1913. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 71.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HX: Social sciences: Socialism, Communism, Anarchism |
| Subject | Socialism |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 69480 |
| Release Date | Dec 5, 2022 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 11, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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